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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,371.07, 420,125.88 and 190,296.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,371.07, 420,125.88 and 190,296.64 is: 285,152.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,371.07 : 420,125.88 = 190,296.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,371.07/420,125.88 = 190,296.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,371.07x = 420,125.88 × 190,296.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,371.07x = 79,948,541,240.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,948,541,240.41/280,371.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,152.61

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